This Tide Gatherer Isn’t Short on Money, He’s Short on Decency

One day, an old beachcomber told Fan Mo that if he sprinkled a little salt into a breathing hole on the beach, razor clams in the sea would come popping out on their own.

Fan Mo: What if no razor clams come out?

Old man: Then you didn't sprinkle enough salt, or the clams are too clever.

Fan Mo: Got it.

So Fan Mo brought an entire truckload of salt and dumped it on the beach. Sure enough, the razor clams started popping out one after another.

The old man was dumbfounded, but Fan Mo showed no sign of stopping.

If a fishing net doesn't catch fish, it must mean there aren't enough nets! Add fifty more!

Old beachcomber: "Hey, kid, are you messing with me?"

Fan Mo said, "No, I'm filming a show."

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual people or events is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.